Crispy on the bottom but moist on the inside, this easy jalapeño cornbread is kicked up with jalapeños, creamed corn, cheddar cheese and green onions, and is a family favorite. Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread Recipe You know how they say owners start to resemble their dogs (as ... continue reading... about Cheddar and Jalapeño Skillet Cornbread
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Pico de Gallo Recipe (+15 More Salsas That Are Dip-alicious)
Made with fresh plum tomatoes, onion, jalapeño and a squeeze of lime, this homemade pico de gallo recipe is unbeatable. Serve it with chips or atop any Mexican food! What is Pico de Gallo? "Hi there, Heidi! I'm on the hunt for a yummy salsa to celebrate Cinco De Mayo with. ... continue reading... about Pico de Gallo Recipe (+15 More Salsas That Are Dip-alicious)
Mango Salsa Recipe
Fresh mango and strawberries mix with avocado, cilantro, red onion and jalapeño in this easy to make, zesty mango salsa that's sweetened with lime and honey. My chicken breasts were crying out for help. "Ka-kah! Help me! Just salt and pepper makes ... continue reading... about Mango Salsa Recipe
Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
This easy chicken tortilla soup is truly chicken soup for the soul, with a warm broth filled with chunky bites of black beans, sweet corn, shredded chicken and tomatoes topped with its namesake tortilla strips and a surprise crispy jalapeño topper. This recipe is brought to ... continue reading... about Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
Thai Coconut Chicken and Rice
This easy Thai Coconut Chicken and Rice dinner has just the right amount of spice from jalapeño and ginger to flavor this creamy coconut sauce for a simple all-in-on meal. Thai Comfort Food: Thai Coconut Chicken and Rice "Make it with extra sauce!" my husband always ... continue reading... about Thai Coconut Chicken and Rice
Chorizo Queso Dip with Beer and Chiles (Try It Over Fries!)
This spiced up queso cheese dip skips the fake stuff and is made with real cheese instead. Chorizo and chiles add the heat that’s then cooled down with every football lovers favorite flavoring: BEER! Serve it with chips or even better, pile it on french fries for a riff on the ... continue reading... about Chorizo Queso Dip with Beer and Chiles (Try It Over Fries!)
Chunky Citrus Guacamole
Chunky with a citrus-ey accent or both lime and orange juice plus a hit of spice and just enough girth to make any chip happy, it’s the perfect combo to welcome some spring weather with a few salty corn chips and a nice cold beverage. If it weren’t for guacamole serving as ... continue reading... about Chunky Citrus Guacamole
Tomato Avocado Cucumber and Maui Onion Salad
This simple tomato, cucumber, and avocado salad gets a spicy Mexican-flavor kick from jalapeños and a fresh lime and chile dressing that makes it a terrific side dish for any meal. I'm not a chef. I'm a home cook. But many of my recipes are inspired by dishes I've enjoyed that ... continue reading... about Tomato Avocado Cucumber and Maui Onion Salad
Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese Sandwich
This grilled cheese is like everyone's favorite jalapeño poppers melted between two slices of bread for the ultimate gooey grilled cheese sandwich. It's finally here and if you're at all like me, you've been patiently waiting like a toddler patiently waits for his or her turn ... continue reading... about Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese and How to Take an Epic Grilled Cheese Photo
Grilled cheese sandwiches are probably one of the easiest, most classic sandwich recipes ever invented. Taking a photo of one is sometimes another story. You know how the recipe goes: 2 slices of cheese, two slices of bread, 2 slathers of sweet butter. Seriously, can ... continue reading... about Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese and How to Take an Epic Grilled Cheese Photo
Spicy Fish Tacos
Family and food. They go together like butter and biscuits. It’s what every foundation of every civilization is built upon. To sit down to a meal, with forks in position and a wealth of new and old stories to tell. I too often forget how much I love these simple dinners with ... continue reading... about Spicy Fish Tacos
Southwestern Vegetable Hash and Friday Faves
The weather is cooling down which makes my craving for a spicy breakfast heat up. And that means my hearty Southwest Vegetarian Hash is force to be reckoned with. Fall sweaters, new skinny pants and way too high shooties (shoe/booties, how very clever of the shoe marketers) ... continue reading... about Southwestern Vegetable Hash and Friday Faves
Thai Coconut Cauliflower
Spinach, I love. Broccoli, bring it on. But cauliflower? I can usually leave it at the kitchen door. I’m DEFINITELY a late convert to this cruciferous’ fan club. So what made me cross the picket line? Well, it has to do with a favorite flavor addition which totally made my Thai ... continue reading... about Thai Coconut Cauliflower
Roasted Garlic and Pickled Jalapeño Guacamole
How many times have you heard it? You know the phrase, the not-so-very-much-original one we all say because it's just so perfectly descriptive. You know it. Come on, say it with me. Think it. Live it: "Hoooooooly Guacamole." Okay it's a little trite, but so true. Guacamole ... continue reading... about Roasted Garlic and Pickled Jalapeño Guacamole
Dessert Nachos with Strawberry, Mango and Avocado Salsa
This is the thing I like about nachos. If you agree, you’re invited to the party. If you don’t, I’ll be the first to pass along an elementary-style lunch tray to ensure all of your primary food groups stay at arm’s length of one another. Nachos. They’re layers upon layers of ... continue reading... about Dessert Nachos with Strawberry, Mango and Avocado Salsa
Things Aren’t Always What They Seem to Be: Sticky Glazed Asian Ham
As I was driving home from teaching class one of the past Tuesday nights of one of the past months since last September, my mind wandered as I zoned in and out, listening to my favorite part of my Tuesday night teaching gig—Tuesday Night Takeover with Karamea, her songlist is ... continue reading... about Things Aren’t Always What They Seem to Be: Sticky Glazed Asian Ham
Corn and Potato with Jalapeno Soup and a Friday Faves Giveaway
Oh man do I have the travel bug. Ever since spending New Years in Mexico and being spoiled rotten with sunshine on my shoulders and warm sand under my toes, I’ve been trolling the travel sites looking for our next destination. Finally, a vacation is almost here. Vegas for ... continue reading... about Corn and Potato with Jalapeno Soup and a Friday Faves Giveaway
Mango Gazpacho with Quick Pickled Shrimp Plus 5 Fruity Recipes
He’s on a diet and in his book that means one thing. Soup for dinner. But every night? Soup is my man’s default meal when he wants to drop a few lbs. and with his band’s final reunion gig just around the corner, he's definitely made the commitment to come out strong and ... continue reading... about Mango Gazpacho with Quick Pickled Shrimp Plus 5 Fruity Recipes
Friday Faves and a Craving for Pickled Jalapeños
The jalapeños made me do it. This past New Years Eve we were celebrating at my friend Mandy's house, doing those things that people do on that auspicious night. Everyone brought a little something to nosh on and there was quite the spread to complement the flowing toasts and ... continue reading... about Friday Faves and a Craving for Pickled Jalapeños
10 Top Tomatillo Recipes and Roasted Tomatillo and Green Olive Salsa
I don't know why but within one day I've become surrounded by the soon-to-be-wedded. I spent part of last week watching a wedding photography seminar as I worked along on my computer. The week before I was at a wedding fashion shoot. And I've been working with my bridal editor ... continue reading... about 10 Top Tomatillo Recipes and Roasted Tomatillo and Green Olive Salsa
Garlic Soba Noodles with Grilled Shrimp
Wow, what a week its been. And before I can even think of digging into one of my favorite recipes, I have to say thanks. Thank you, thank you, thank you. This week Maria and I launched Cookie Cravings, Two Peas and Their Pod's first foray into the cookbook arena and another ... continue reading... about Garlic Soba Noodles with Grilled Shrimp
